GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| quisling | traitor |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| accommodate | to provide with something desired, needed, or suited |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| score | twenty |